1956 Hall of Fame Class
2 inductees honored
The 1956 National Baseball Hall of Fame class inducted 2 members. Hank Greenberg and Joe Cronin were inducted.
Data updated
Votes received as a percentage of the threshold that electorate required. 100% is election.
| Player Name | Category | Voted By | Votes Received | Votes Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Greenberg | Player | BBWAA | 164 | 145 |
| Joe Cronin | Player | BBWAA | 152 | 145 |
The 1956 class, member by member
Grouped by category, 1956 brought in Hank Greenberg and Joe Cronin (players). Hank Greenberg and Joe Cronin came through the BBWAA ballot, with Hank Greenberg receiving the most votes, 164 (145 were needed). The vote column reads Hank Greenberg 164 and Joe Cronin 152, against 145 needed. Of the 1956 writers' selections, Joe Cronin drew the fewest votes, 152. Hank Greenberg, a first baseman, played for the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates. The season rows put Joe Cronin, a shortstop, with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Senators, and Boston Red Sox. The profile of Hank Greenberg, like every member's, shows the 1956 induction beside the career record. The 1956 class sits between the 1955 class and the 1957 class.
1956 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1956?
- Hank Greenberg and Joe Cronin were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956.
- How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1956?
- The 1956 class had 2 members.